The “Blue Oval” is the well-known logo of Ford, the American car manufacturer. The oval badge has become one of the most recognizable symbols in the automotive world.
Ford introduced an oval-style emblem in the early 20th century, and blue became associated with the company during the 1920s. The modern logo uses the word “Ford” in a distinctive script inside a blue oval, reflecting the signature of company founder Henry Ford.
The nickname can refer both to the logo and, informally, to Ford itself. It is sometimes confused with Chevrolet’s bowtie emblem, Chrysler’s winged designs, or Dodge’s ram imagery, but none of those brands use the Blue Oval. Ford’s logo appears across its passenger cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, and global corporate branding.